A strong, healthy jawbone is the foundation for successful dental implants. But when bone loss has occurred, whether from missing teeth, gum disease, injury, or natural resorption over time or your jaw may not have enough density to support an implant securely.
At Dullat Cosmetic Dental & Implants in San Jose CA, we offer advanced bone grafting and sinus lift procedures to rebuild and restore your jawbone, making it possible to get the stable, long-lasting dental implants you deserve.
Why Bone Health Matters for Implants?
Dental implants need a strong, healthy bone structure to anchor securely just like a fence post needs solid ground. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone in that area begins to shrink because it’s no longer stimulated by the tooth root. Within the first year, you can lose up to 25% of bone volume, and the process continues over time.
Without enough bone:
Implants may not integrate properly
Restorations may not be stable
Facial structure can begin to collapse, causing premature aging
Bone grafting reverses this process by rebuilding lost bone so your implant treatment is strong, predictable, and built to last.
Recovery and Aftercare
Healing time depends on the size and type of graft. We’ll give you detailed aftercare instructions, which may include:
Avoiding strenuous activity for a few days
Eating soft foods while the area heals
Keeping the surgical site clean
Taking prescribed medications as directed
Why San Jose Patients Choose Us for Bone Grafting & Sinus Lifts?
Our patients trust Dullat Cosmetic Dental & Implants because we:
Use 3D cone beam imaging for precise planning
Offer advanced grafting materials for faster, more predictable healing
Have extensive experience in both minor and complex grafting procedures
Provide sedation dentistry for maximum comfort
Integrate grafting seamlessly into your implant treatment plan
The Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift Process
Consultation & 3D Imaging: We take detailed scans of your jaw and sinus to measure bone density and plan your treatment precisely.
Anesthesia & Sedation: We make sure you’re completely comfortable with local anesthesia and optional sedation.
Bone Grafting or Sinus Lift: Graft material is placed where needed, often shaped and packed to match the natural contours of your jaw.
Healing: Over the next 4–9 months, your body naturally replaces the graft with strong, healthy bone.
Implant Placement: Once healed, your jaw is ready for implant surgery.
What Is Bone Grafting?
Bone grafting is a procedure that adds or regenerates bone in the jaw where it’s lacking. We use biocompatible graft materials, sometimes your own bone, sometimes a safe donor or synthetic option to encourage your body to grow new, strong bone tissue.Over time, your body naturally replaces the graft with its own healthy bone, creating the perfect foundation for implants.
What Is a Sinus Lift?
A sinus lift, also called sinus augmentation, is a specialized bone grafting procedure for patients who have bone loss in the upper jaw. In this area, the maxillary sinus often sits too close to where implants would be placed.During the procedure, we gently lift the sinus membrane and add bone graft material beneath it. Over several months, the graft integrates with your natural bone, creating enough height and density to support dental implants safely.
Does It Hurt?
Thanks to modern anesthesia and sedation options, bone grafting and sinus lift procedures are comfortable. Most patients experience only mild soreness afterward, similar to having a tooth extracted, which is easily managed with over-the-counter pain medication.
Why Bone Grafting Is Worth It?
Some patients wonder why they can’t just “skip” bone grafting and place implants anyway. The truth is, without enough bone, implant success rates drop significantly. Bone grafting is an investment in the strength, stability, and long-term success of your new teeth.
Types of Bone Grafting Procedures We Offer
Socket Preservation: Done immediately after tooth extraction to prevent bone loss.
Ridge Augmentation: Restores the natural shape and width of the jawbone after significant loss.
Block Grafting: Uses a small block of bone to rebuild areas with major defects.
Sinus Lift: Adds bone to the upper jaw in the molar and premolar area when the sinus cavity is too close to the jawbone.
What Is Bone Grafting Needed?
Bone grafting may be recommended if you:
Lost teeth months or years ago and now have bone loss
Have advanced gum disease that damaged the jawbone
Experienced injury or trauma to the jaw
Need to replace an extracted tooth with an implant but lack sufficient bone
Sometimes bone grafting is done at the same time as implant placement, but in other cases, it’s performed first and allowed to heal before implants are placed.
Build the Foundation for Your New Smile
If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for implants due to bone loss, don’t give up. With advanced bone grafting and sinus lift techniques, we can rebuild what’s been lost and give you a second chance at a healthy, complete smile.
Call Dullat Cosmetic Dental & Implants in San Jose today or request your appointment online to schedule your consultation. The smile you’ve been waiting for starts with a strong foundation and we can help you build it.
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